The Clark County School District (CCSD) is celebrating Black History Month by sharing the inspiring stories of CCSD’s African-American namesakes who were pioneers in their profession and some of the District’s firsts in education.
From the very first licensed educator to the District’s first African-American superintendent, these namesakes were leaders in the community and made impactful contributions to CCSD.
Follow along as we highlight their stories:
- Mabel Hoggard – The first licensed African-American educator in CCSD and Nevada.
- Kermit Booker, Sr. – One of the District’s first African-American teachers.
- Helen Anderson Toland – The first African-American female principal in CCSD.
- H.P. Fitzgerald – The first African-American principal in CCSD and Nevada.
- John C. Bass – Developed the first after-school program for students who lived in West Las Vegas.
- Dr. Claude G. Perkins – The first African-American to serve as Superintendent for CCSD.
- Dr. Carolyn S. Reedom – The first female and African-American president of the Nevada Association of School Administrators (NASA).
Learn more about our African-American school namesakes here.
